Jennifer Kennedy

Jennifer Kennedy is a freelance performer and flute teacher based in Monterey County. She performs regularly with Monterey County Pops! and other ensembles around the Peninsula, and is occasionally invited to join the Monterey Symphony. She also maintains Kennedy Flute Studio, which offers sliding scale private lesson rates in order to serve students of diverse economic backgrounds across Monterey County. Jennifer earned her BM in performance from the University of North Texas and her MM from Stony Brook University. She has performed in bands, orchestras, and chamber ensembles across the United States as well as in Canada, France, and Italy. As a soloist, Jennifer has earned awards at competitions hosted by the Atlanta Flute Club, the Oklahoma Flute Society, the Texas Flute Society, and the Pacific Regional International Summer Music Academy (PRISMA). When she isn’t playing the flute or teaching, Jennifer enjoys painting and spending time with her friends, family, and pets.

Playing with Monterey County Pops! is a joy. Being part of this ensemble feels like being a member of a musical family with strong ties to the communities where we perform, and I think that’s really special.